Welcome

Guidance Counselors

Mary Beth Exner

George Dodier

Susan Saurman

Adjustment Counselor

Rachael Dobbs

AHSClass

of 2017

Beliefs on Learning Amesbury High School is

committed to inspiring all students to become problem solvers who take responsibility for themselves and their learning. Encouraging this journey toward excellence, the AHS community works together to model integrity, acceptance, collaboration, and respect. School pride permeates the culture of AHS through time- tested traditions blended with student- driven innovations and initiatives.

Core Values

Integrity

Respect for Individuality

Responsibility

Academic Excellence

Problem Solving

Learner ExpectationsStudents will:

Academic• Problem Solve by interpreting, evaluating, and implementing

solutions.• Communicate effectively in written, oral, and visual forms.• Demonstrate appropriate use and application of media/technology.• Access, comprehend, analyze, and interpret information.

Social• Collaborate effectively in a variety of roles within the school

community.• Make positive contributions in their community.

Civic• Demonstrate civic responsibility by advocating for positive change.

Credit Requirements

56 credits over 4 years are necessary to qualify for a diploma.

Students must carry 16 credits per year =

4 classes each quarter

Earning Credits Toward GraduationCredits can be earned as: 1 credit

2 credits

or 4 credits

Examples: 1) Biology A, 1 Quarter = 1 Credit

2) Spanish, 2 Quarters = 2 Credits

3) AP U.S. History, 4 Quarters = 4 Credits

Students taking Band/Chorus can earn up to 18 credits, all other students have the potential to earn 16 credits per year

56 Credits are required for graduation

Course Requirements1) 10 Quarters of English

2) 10 Quarters of Math (pending)

3) 7 Quarters of Science

4) 7 Quarters of Social Studies

5) 2 Quarters of Foreign Language

6) 1 Quarter of Child Development

7) 2 Quarters of Technology

8) 1 Quarter of Fine Arts or Hands On

9) 1 Quarter of Health Education

10) 3 Quarters of Physical Education

11) 75 hours of Community Service

Course LevelsAmesbury High School offers courses at various levels for students with different abilities and motivations.

Honors and AP classes have certain requirements which are listed in the Program of Studies.

Course selection will be based on achievement, ability, teacher recommendation and personal preference.

• College Preparatory

• Early College

• Honors

• Advanced Placement (AP)

Amesbury High School classes are taken in a block schedule format

• Period A 7:22-7:57

• Period 1 (Block 1) 8:00- 9:27

• Period 2 (Block 2) 9:30-10:57

• Period 3 (Block 3) 11:00-1:00

Lunch A 11:00-11:30

Lunch C 12:30- 1:00

• Period 4 (Block 4) 1:03-2:30

There is one 35 minute period at 7:20 am which is used mainly for Band, Chorus and extra help sessions. This is followed by four periods of 87 minutes.

“A” Block

Sample Schedule

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4Band Band Band BandLA (A) LA (A) Foreign Lang Foreign Lang

Biology A Biology B Biology C Phys. EdWorld Hist. World Hist. Math MathMath Math LA (B) LA (B)

Schedule of EventsJanuary 7th

February 4th & 7th

February 5th

Student course selections will be available on Aspen the day the student is registered. Barnard students and private school students will receive a copy the day the student is registered.

Program of Studies available online at www.amesburyma.gov

Registration at Amesbury Middle School - Snow Dates 2/12 &13

Registration at Barnard SchoolSnow Date 2/8

Private Schools: Register by appointment with Susan Saurman at saurmans@amesburyma.gov

Left: Students talk to a college representative at one of the weekly college fairs held in the fall.

In the Class of 2012,

86% continued their education, • 52% went to four year colleges• 34% went to two year colleges

14% went into the military or went directly to work.

Academic Honor Societies• National Honor Society• Quill and Scroll Honor Society• Rho Kappa National Social Studies

Honor Society• Mu Alpha Theta• Tri M Music Society• French/Spanish Honor Society• National English Honor Society• Science National Honor Society

Dual Enrollment OpportunitiesPartnership with Northern Essex Community College

&Salem State College

• Introduction to Psychology

• Introduction to Sociology

• Business Entrepreneurship

• English Composition I• Anatomy and

Physiology I

Early College Opportunities Partnership with Northern Essex Community College

• Provides sophomores with the opportunity to take college courses that are integrated into the high school curriculum.

• Gives students a head start in earning college credit. •College and Career Readiness

Bridging the Gap between High School and College

On–Line Courses

Amesbury High School students can choose over 100 courses available to them through

Mass Colleges On-Line

• Bookplate Donation Program: An ideal gift and lasting tribute, your donation will support the library’s collection and services while recognizing a special student, teacher, coach, club, or graduate. A customized bookplate will be affixed to books in honor of that special someone.

The Roland H. Woodwell Library Media Center

• Hours: 7:00a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - The library provides services throughout the entire school day and one hour before school, during lunch, and one hour after school.

• Events: Teen Read Week, Book Cover Poster Contest, Book Review Contest, and various raffles

AHS students have many opportunities to earn academic and non-academic awards. These include:

Newburyport Art Association award to Mass College of Art Summer Program

• Honor Awards Night for students on the Honor Roll• Top 10 Banquet for Seniors• Graduation Scholarships• Excellence In Education Awards• Teacher Choice Awards• Superintendent and Principal

Leadership Award• Spirit Award• Shining Star Award• MCAS Advanced Scoring Awards• Athletic Awards • Student Council Awards – Local

and State

All students need to complete at least 75 hours of community service as a graduation requirement.

• Class Officers• Student Council• Student Advisory Council• AHS Weekly Newspaper• Art and Camera Club• Big Brother/Sister• Drama Club• Environmental Club• Gay/Straight Alliance• High School Quiz Show

There are many non-athletic co-curricular activities including:

• Interact Club• Jazz Band• Literary

Magazine• Math Team• Peer Leaders• Ping-Pong Club• Science Team• Select Choir• Yearbook

AthleticsApproximately 200 students compete on athletic teams each season.

EligibilityStudents must pass 3 of their 4 classes to participate.

CheerleadingCross CountryField HockeyFootballGolfSoccerBasketballIce Hockey

Indoor TrackCo-Op Wrestling w/WhittierBaseballSoftballTennisTrack and Field

Sports offered include:

A Look into the Future• Additional Advanced Placement Courses• Increased Electives in Foreign Language, Science,

Art, Drama, and Math• Interdisciplinary Courses• Associate Degrees through Northern Essex

Community College in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Early Childhood Education

• Increased student-teacher access to technology

Why Amesbury?

• Dual Enrollment Program Courses and On-line offerings

• Students Nationally Recognized for their Leadership and Academics

• Early College• Supportive Staff and Students• Safe Environment